[Hiring] Staff Accountant @Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc.

Role Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing day-to-day accounting transactions and supporting the general ledger and reporting functions. This role includes:

• Preparing and reconciling journal entries
• Managing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Generating customer billing invoices
• Assisting with month-end close
• Producing financial reports
• Supporting various accounting-related tasks

Essential Job Functions

• Process general ledger (G/L) transactions, including A/P, A/R, invoicing, cash receipts, accruals, payroll entries, and journal entries.
• Record journal entries and bank transactions for multiple entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts and balance sheet accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Review vendor invoices and expenses to ensure accurate coding and cost center allocation.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors and tax partners.
• Provide financial analysis and prepare management reports across departments.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist with annual budget development and monthly budget-to-actual analysis.
• Prepare accurate, well-organized workpapers and maintain electronic accounting files.
• Generate ad hoc reports as needed.
• Perform other related accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Apply intermediate accounting skills to process and reconcile:
• Project billing for FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus contract types
• Project workforce setup
• Labor and timesheet processing
• Procurement or sales order transactions (preferred)
• Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations.
• Serve as a resource to resolve complex billing issues.
• Prepare and distribute project financial reports for Program Managers.
• Conduct research and financial analysis as needed.
• Ensure compliance with established internal controls and accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years accounting experience in a U.S. Federal Government contracting environment required.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, A/R billing and collections, A/P, payroll processing, contract setup, account reconciliations, and financial close required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of GAAP required; familiarity with FAR and SOX compliance a plus.
• Experience with government invoicing systems such as WAWF or IPP preferred.
• High proficiency with Deltek Costpoint required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to proactively analyze billing and ensure invoice accuracy.
• Team player with ability to transfer knowledge across projects quickly.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the outdoor field duties of this job, the employee will also be exposed to outside weather conditions and other conditions such as loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, etc.
• This position may require travel.